The LPC

The Local Planning Committee (LPC) is the steering body of the DRI planning process. Over the course of 2025, the LPC will meet regularly (every ~4-6 weeks) to:  

  • Brainstorm ideas for City revitalization
  • Provide direction to the consultant team.  
  • Support and guide engagement activities.  
  • Review, discuss, and evaluate proposed DRI projects 
  • Recommend a slate of projects to receive DRI funding.  

The members of the Downtown Canandaigua LPC include:  

  • Bob Palumbo, Mayor of Canandaigua (LPC Co-Chair)
  • Tracey Dello Stritto, Ontario County Chamber of Commerce (LPC Co-Chair)
  • Kari Buch, United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
  • Tracey Burkey, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
  • Denise Chaapel, Canandaigua Business Improvement District
  • Ryan Davis, Ontario County Economic Development
  • Gordon Estey, Fort Hill Performing Arts Center
  • Lenore Friend, Finger Lakes Community College
  • Jenny Goodemote, Wood Library
  • John Goodwin, City of Canandaigua
  • Andy Griffith, Griffith Realty Group
  • Chris Keys, Canandaigua National Bank
  • Jim McGinn, The Lake House on Canandaigua
  • Torsten Rhode, Resident
  • Jen Yerden, Sights and Shades

Key Documents:

Local Planning Committee Meeting #1 – Presentation Slides (May 6, 2025)
Local Planning Committee Meeting #1 – Summary Notes (May 6, 2025